prima facie

Meanings

• Noun

  A term used in law to describe evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact or raise a presumption in the absence of any contradictory evidence.

  - "The defendant's statement is prima facie evidence of confession."
  - "The officer's testimony is prima facie proof of the suspect's guilt."

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Synonyms

immediate , indubitable , self-evident , apparently , ostensibly , seemingly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prima facie
pray may , decay , weigh

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Variants

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prima facie

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Etymology

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From Latin: prima facie, at first sight.

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Trivia

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1. Prima facie evidence is not always conclusive.

2. The term prima facie was first used in English law in the 16th century.

3. Prima facie evidence can be challenged in court by presenting contradictory evidence.

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Related Concepts

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1. burden of proof: In a legal context, the obligation to prove a fact or assertion, often requiring the introduction of evidence.

2. evidence: Information used to establish a fact or prove that a belief or proposition is true.

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Prima facie is a legal term and does not have significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance beyond its use in the legal system.

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   - To remember the meaning of prima facie, think of it as 'proof at first sight'.

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